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2025, Volume 58 Open Volume

Assessment of the sustainability of date palm farms in the Oued‑Righ Valley, Southeast Algeria

Lounes Merrouchi, Haoua Amrouni Sais

Genetic variability for yield and related traits among wild accessions of cowpea and cross‑compatibility with cultivated accessions

Richard Oluseyi Olayiwola, Bolaji Samuel Taiwo, Oyeboade Adebiyi Oyetunde­, Omolayo Johnson Ariyo, pp. 45-60, online May 10

Influence of temperature on the population dynamics of Parlatoria ziziphi and potential for biological control by the parasitoids Aphytis and Encarsia in citrus orchards

Farid Mezerdi, Kamila Gacem, pp. 33-44, online April 17

Performance, blood profile, rumen characteristics, and anthelminthic effects of Leucaena leucocephala leaf meal concentrate diets on West African Dwarf sheep

Oladapo Ayokunle Fasae, Ganiyu Omotayo Sanusi, Olayemi Uthman Quadri, Bisola Eunice Ogunsuji, Ubayat Adewumi Arowojeka, pp. 22-32, online March 20

Impacts of the Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) on poverty reduction among rice‑ and cassava‑based farming households in rural Nigeria

Opeyemi Samuel Omotoso, Ogheneruemu Obi-Egbedi, pp. 8-21, online March 20

Implication of cereal production and intra‑food trade to agricultural growth in Sub‑Saharan Africa

Gbenga Emmanuel Fanifosi, Adekunle Afeez Asiru, Mufutau Oyedapo Rauf, pp. 1-7, online February 7

2024, Volume 57 Open Volume 

Adaptability evaluation of finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) genotypes in moisture‑stress areas of Somali Region, Ethiopia

Yohannes Seyoum Eshetu, Tesfu Mengistu Woldemichael, Walelign Demisie Bayou, pp. 182-189, online December 20

Oral administration of aqueous bamboo leaf extract: effect on performance, haematological indices and blood oxidative status of broilers 

Gabriel Adedotun Williams, Wasiu Ajani Olayemi, Idowu Aminat Oyekan, Similoluwa Aramide Muibi, Abimbola Oladele Oso, pp. 171-181, online December 12

Co‑application of biochar and organic fertiliser for improved productivity of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) in the humid tropics

Abiodun David Oyelade, Victor Idowu Olugbemiga Olowe, Thomas Oladeji Fabunmi,Christopher Olu Adejuyigbe, pp. 157-170, online December 4 

Cucumber fruit nutrient quality as influenced by variety and organic fertiliser rate

Eyitayo Adekunle Makinde, Iyabo Modupe Alarima, Olawale Sunday Ayeni, Taofik Akinyemi Shittu, pp. 150-156, online November 8

The impact of biochar and arbuscular mycorrhizal inoculation on garden egg (Solanum gilo L.) performance

Adoption drivers of organic vegetable farming practices among vegetable farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria

Species composition, relative abundance, and diversity of termites (Blattodea: Insecta: Isoptera) in the Kwara State Univerity Campus, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria

Abubakar Abdullahi Adeoye, Adeyemi Mufutau Ajao, James Adebayo Ojo, pp. 108-115, online September 6

Species composition, relative abundance, and diversity of termites (Blattodea: Insecta: Isoptera) in the Kwara State Univerity Campus, Malete, Kwara State, Nigeria

Abubakar Abdullahi Adeoye, Adeyemi Mufutau Ajao, James Adebayo Ojo, pp. 108-115, online September 6

Determinants of willingness to adopt farm service centres among farming households in Abia State, Nigeria

Kingsley Olusola Olurinde, Luqman Wole Agboola, Olufemi Ajayi Oladunni, pp. 100-107, online August 22

Evaluation of soil properties variability along a toposequence in Wasinmi, Southwest Nigeria

Oluwatoyosi Oyetola Oyebiyi, Usman Olaleke Fagbohun, Oluwatosin Abimbola Egbinola, Julius Olayinka Ojetade, Sikiru Adekoya Muda, Opeyemi Ayomide Adewumi, pp. 90-99, online August 2

Evaluation of forty‐five rice (Oryza species) accessions for resistance to rice blast (Magnaporthe oryzae) disease under natural conditions

Buliaminu Adeniyi Yekini, Clement Gboyega Afolabi, Akinola Rasheed Popoola, Sunday Ojo Adigbo, pp. 77-89, online August 1

Effect of molasses on nutritive value and in‐vitro digestibility of elephant grass silage

Samuel Kola Ayandiran, Simisola Mercy Odeyinka, Festus Femi Oloidi, Ase‐Oro Falilat Amoo, Iyanu Faith Ojo, Yetunde Esther Ogunmola, Toyin Margret Olakunle, pp. 72-76, online June 28

Field efficacy of Gliding Arc Plasma Activated Water and natural products on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) late blight [Phytophthora infestans (Mont.) de Bary] severity

Joseph Fovo Djeugap, Aimé Magloire Tenkap Njopkou, Fallone Tedongmo Pianta, Joliesse Nicky Koagne Nouteka, Biamen Mbatkam, Joachim Manfo Kuenbou, Serges Nzali, Jean Paul Mogo Kamseu, pp. 60-71, online June 27

Blood profile as a health indicator in broiler chickens fed diets of different particle sizes supplemented with multienzyme

Damilola Uthman Kareem, Adedoyin Titi Amos, Olubukola Precious Adepeju Idowu, Lucas Pimentel Bonagurio, Olusegun Mark Obafemi Idowu, pp. 45-59, online April 12

Evaluation of land use impact on soil quality in Samaru College of Agriculture, Northern Guinea Savanna, Nigeria

Mustapha Yahqub, Abdulwahab Ibrahim Jimoh, Ayodele Owonubi, pp. 35-44, online March 18 

Adoption of climate‐smart agricultural practices and its impact on smallholder farming households in some rural areas of North‐Western Nigeria

Basiru Saadu, Hussaini Yusuf Ibrahim, Buhari Nazifi, Akinyemi Mudashiru, pp. 23-34, online March 15 

Sap beetles (Nitidulidae) of date palms of the Deglet Nour variety in the Ziban region (Algeria): distribution patterns and effectiveness of date bunch bagging

Wahiba Boukhelouf, Abdelkrim Si Bachir, Farid Mezerdi, Cherif Ghazi, Yasmina Saouache, pp. 12–22, online February 27

Dietary olive‐garlic extract oil supplementation: influence on performance and haematological indices of broilers

Gabriel Adedotun Williams, Adetutu Victoria Babatunde, Fatimah Damilola Bello, Bolajoko Suliat Alausa, Adebayo Oluwafemi Adewale, pp. 1–11, online January 29

2023, Volume 56 Open Volume

Influence of dietary manipulation on coping with stress in pig production

Olufemi Adebukola Adebiyi, Isaac Oluseun Adejumo, Elizabeth Abiola Ajayi, Emmanuel Ikemefuna Okiwelu, pp. 217–224, online December 30

Competitive African Rice Initiative: perceptions, utilisation and effectiveness of its practise among rice farmers in Kebbi State, Nigeria

Kehinde Adesina Thomas, Lukman Abiodun Oyebode, Emen Okon Essien,  pp. 209–216, online December 15

Impact of credit use on profitability among cassava smallholder farmers in Southwest, Nigeria

Damilola Richard Adeosun, Dorcas Adetokunbo Adegbite, Rahman Akintayo Sanusi, Simeon Olusola Ayansina, Folashade Olukemi Oke, pp. 198–208, online December 11

Characterisation and approaches to the conservation of the Nigerian local duck population: A Review

Ogechi Evangeline Kadurumba, Yahaya Ahmadu, Chukwuemeka Kadurumba, Ogechi Lilian Okafor, Ifeanyi Charles Okoli, pp. 189–197, online December 11

Effect of Anchor Borrowers’ Programme on ooverty status of rice farmers in Nigeria

Kafayat Yemisi Belewu, Olajide Abraham Ajao, Raphael Olanrewaju Babatunde, pp. 177–188, online December 11

Biometric differentiation of growth traits in pullet breeds in Southwest Nigeria

Adelani Abayomi Adeoye, Olubisi Oluseun Oyeleye, Jessie Ezekiel Udoh, pp. 171 - 176, online October 17

Growth, late blight and yield response of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) to arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculation in West region of Cameroon

Joseph Fovo Djeugap, Arielle Lina Ella Meyia, Marie Solange Mandou, Henry Chotangui Asafor, Nicky Joliesse Koagne Nouteka, Solange Meka, Souleymanou Adamou, pp. 163 - 170, online October 16

Impact of the decision to use healthcare facilities among farming households on labour productivity in Ogun State, Nigeria

Kazeem Oriyomi Aboaba, Akeem Adesina Akamo, Tohib Oyeyode Obalola, Samson Oluwaseyi Afolayan, pp. 153 - 162, online September 26

Factors influencing choice of healthcare facilities utilisation by rural households in Ogun State, Nigeria

Kazeem Oriyomi Aboaba, Akeem Adesina Akamo, Tohib Oyeyode Obalola, Omolola Abisola Bankole, Aisha Oyindamola Oladele, Olanrewaju Gazal Yussuf, pp. 143 - 152, online September 20

Effects of biopesticides extracted with a homemade solvent on stored maize protection

Henry Ofosuhene Sintim, Kwame Duodu Ansah, pp. 125 - 142, online September 17

Fermentation characteristics and microbial counts of Megathyrsus maximus silage as influenced by Moringa oleifera seeds and ensiling period

Damilola Kola Oyaniran, Victoria Olubunmi Ojo, Ronke Yemisi Aderinboye, Temidayo Ayodeji Adeyemi, Jimoh Alao Olanite, pp. 117 - 124, online August 17

Effect of replacing soybean meal with shrimp waste meal in the diets of growing turkeys on nutrient digestibility and metabolisable energy

Emmanuel Abiodun Adeyeye, Oluwakemi Titilayo Irekhore, Olubukola Precious Adepeju Idowu, Adedoyin Titi Amos, Abimbola Oladele Oso, pp. 109 - 116, online August 17

Effects of social media on youth involvement in livestock production in Oyo State, Nigeria

Sarafat Ayanfunke Tijani, pp. 100 - 108, online August 3

Impact of improved groundnut varieties adoption on income, food security and nutrition of farming households in Katsina State, Nigeria

Musab Ibrahim, Hussaini Yusuf Ibrahim, Wahab Munir Jamiu, pp. 92 - 99, online June 29

Genetic variability of yield and yield‐related traits among 27 drought‐tolerant maize genotypes

Emmanuel Ohiosinmuan Idehen, Isaac Oloruntoba Abegunde, Olusola Babatunde Kehinde, pp. 81 - 91, online June 26

Quality attributes and antioxidant activities of meat of broiler chickens administered aqueous Lagenaria breviflora

Deji Abiodun Ekunseitan, Mobolaji Oluwapelumi Akinola, Wuraola Olamide Adegun, Esther Olutosin, Akinwunmi, Tunmise Micheal Omoseyin,  pp. 74 - 80, online June 21

Farmers’ propensity to use reality television shows for information on climate‐smart agriculture strategies in southwestern Nigeria

Adeyinka Jesuloba Oresanya, Bamidele Rasak Olajide,  pp. 65 - 73, online June 9

Utilisation of locust bean (Parkia biglobosa) pulp as a natural egg quality enhancer in laying hens

Olusimbo Kenneth‐Obosi, Abosede Oluwakemi Oduntan, Oyenike Sadiat Babalola,  pp. 58 - 64, online May 23

Haematological, serum biochemical and hormonal profile in West African Dwarf goats during pregnancy

Olalekan Oluseyi Shittu, Ngozi Okwelum, Samuel Ayodele Famakinde, Adebisi Joshua Odeyemi, Dedewanu Peter Toviesi,  pp. 50 - 57, online May 23

Nutrient evaluation of different avian species eggs from Minna, Niger State Nigeria

Ifeanyi Famous Ossamulu, Mary Uchenna Ogunsanya, Nwamaka Maureen Odu, Susan Salubuyi, Mary Musa, Stephen Damola Ariyeloye,  pp. 41 - 49, online May 9

Ponding time, hydraulic conductivity, and sorptivity – experimental and numerical determination

Jana Kalibová, Jan Petrů, Melorio Luca, Jakub Štibinger,  pp. 33 - 40, online April 25

Comparative assessment of soil degradation potentials of commodity crops grown in Nigeria

Akeem Olawale Olaniyi, Wahab Ayatande Abioye,  pp. 19 - 32, online March 20

On‐farm evaluation of growth performance and nutritional values of Brachiaria hybrid and Pennisetum purpureum cultivars in Southern Highlands, Tanzania

Safiel Kangalu Mteta, Boniface Hussein Massawe, Peter Rogers Ruvuga, David Dawson Maleko,  pp. 12 - 18, online February 17

Determinants of poverty among rural farming households in Maiha Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Nigeria

Yahaya Zira Dia, Daniel Stephen Oaya, Jaafaru Joshua,  pp. 1 - 11, online February 7

2022, Volume 55 Open Volume

Sand amended with carbonised rice husk and goat manure as a propagation medium

Ephrem Nkurunziza, Samuel Nyalala, Karemera Noëlla Josiane Umuhoza,  pp. 202 - 213, online December 19

Crop farmers’ coping strategies for mitigating conflicts with cattle herders: Evidence from Osun State, Nigeria

Banji Olalere Adisa, Michael Famakinwa, Kolawole Adelekan Adeloye, Abolade Oluwapelumi Adigun,  pp. 191 - 201, online December 19

Utilisation of cassava waste among processors in Akoko Southwest, Ondo State, Nigeria

Oluwatoyin Bukola Chete,  pp. 185 - 190, online December 16

Determinants of utilisation of tomato value addition technology among beneficiaries in Oyo State, Nigeria

Sarafat Ayanfunke Tijani,  pp. 169 - 184, online December 14

Economic analysis of snail production and its contribution to food security of farming households in Nigeria

Caleb I. Adewale, Kafayat Y. Belewu,  pp. 159 - 168, online December 9

Sustained utilisation of skill set: assessing ex‐agripreneurial trainees of agricultural school programme in Osun State, Nigeria

Lukman Abiodun Oyebode, Kolawole Adelekan Adeloye, Peace Obehi Longe,  pp. 149 - 158, online December 9

Phenotypic diversity and path analysis of seed yield in Bambara groundnut grown in rain forest agroecological

Olawale Taiwo Adeniji., Modinat Adekoya, Busayo Olosunde, Ukobong Ekanem, Innocent Iseghohi, Adenike Badmus,  pp. 133 - 148, online November 11

Effect of mycorrhizal inoculation and organic fertiliser on bioremediation of spent engine oil contaminated soil

OMichael Edet Nkereuwem, Adeniyi Olarewaju Adeleye, Uzaifa Adamu Karfi, Musbahu Bashir, Fatimah Kamaldeen,  pp. 119 - 132, online October 4

Resource‐based induced conflict and socio‐economic effects on crop and cattle farmers in Nigeria

Kazeem Ayobami Olaiya, Oke Oyeleye Ogungbaro, Mukaila Gbenga Olujide, pp. 108 - 118, online September 26

Assessment of the impacts of toposequence on soil properties and quality in Tula, Gombe State, Nigeria

Abdulwahab Ibrahim Jimoh, Hassan Hussaini, Jamila Aliyu, Fatihu Kabir Sadiq, Patrick Katan Kefas, pp. 99 - 107, online September 26

Analysis of poultry farmers’ information needs in Adamawa State, Nigeria

Amurtiya Michael, Mark Polycarp, Hyelda John Abakura, Jemimah Joseph Yidau, pp. 74 - 82, online June 22

Does contract farming really matter in cassava farms productivity in Iseyin Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria?

Ogheneruemu Obi‐Egbedi, Oladele Ige Osanyinlusi, Olatunde Bilikisu Adekunle, pp. 65 - 73, online June 20

Growth performance and blood indices of growing turkeys fed diets containing shrimp waste meal

Emmanuel Abiodun Adeyeye, Adebayo Vincent Jegede, Olusegun Mark Obafemi Idowu, Abimbola Oladele Oso, Idris Abolore Ogunsola, pp. 57 - 64, online May 20

Factors determining adoption of smallholding rubber agroforestry Systems (RAFS) in Nigeria

Chinye Samuel Mesike, Chioma Okwu‐Abolo, pp. 49 - 56, online April 21

Response of guinea fowls to dietary L‐arginine supplementation

Adebukunola Lala,, Abiodun Fowowe, Adebukola Orbugh, Israel Osunsina, Abimbola Oso, pp. 40 - 48, online March 30

Chemical composition of two maize varieties at different levels of green manure application

Oluwafemi Adeyemi Okukenu, Aanuoluwapo Oluwatosin Adekale, Abiola Akanni Olajide, Olufemi Sunday Onifade, Alaba Olufunmilayo Jolaosho, pp. 30 - 39, online March 23

Economics of catfish hatchery farmers and its contribution to household poverty alleviation in Nigeria

Samuel Segun Ashley‐Dejo, Olusunmbo Adeolu Adelaja, pp. 19 - 29, online February 18

Impact of rural transportation networks on farmers’ income in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria

Oluwatoyin Olagunju, pp. 9 -18, online February 14

Soil moisture levels affect growth, flower production and yield of cucumber

Judith Achieng Odhiambo, Joseph Nyamori Aguyoh, pp. 1 - 8, online January 28

2021, Volume 54 Open Volume

Economic analysis of two giant land snail marketing in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Idayat Ayoka Kareem, Michael Femi Adekunle, Folasade Olukemi Oke, Busirat Opeyemi Ojo, pp. 238 - 246, online December 29

Growth performance of goats fed diets containing varying levels of water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)

Azeez Olanrewaju Yusuf, Ayobami John Owolabi, Kafayat Omowunmi Adebayo, Ayobami Bukola Joseph Aina, Olusiji Sunday Sowande, Taiwo Olufemi Ajayi, pp. 228 - 237, online December 21

Gender analysis of vulnerability of smallholder farming households to climate variability and change in North‐central Nigeria

Abdulrazaq Kamal Daudu, Oluwashola Shakirat Salami, Oyedola Waheed Kareem, pp. 216 - 227, online December 13

Nutritional potential of kenaf grain meal as a replacement for palm kernel cake in cassava peel‐based concentrate for sheep

Sunday Oloruntoba Omotoso, Festus Temitope Ajayi, Olusimbo Kenneth‐Obosi, Mutiu Olakunle Oladele‐Bukola, pp. 174 - 183, online November 19 

Improving the efficacy of Tithonia diversifolia extract in management of foliar diseases of sesame intercropped with maize under tropical conditions

Some scale insects and fungi infesting mango trees in Ismailia, Egypt

Perceived effectiveness of adaptation strategies to climate change among rice farmers in Jigawa State, Nigeria: Implication for rice production

Assessing technology‐based learning: a case of “Opon‐Imo” use for agricultural subjects in senior secondary schools of Osun State, Nigeria

Solomon Adedapo Adesoji, Khadijat Olaitan Olanrewaju, Shakirat Adenike Adeleke,  pp. 116 - 121, online August 11

Chemical characterisation and in vitro assessment of two mushroom stalks as prebiotics for Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822)

Oluwakemi Abimbola Adejonwo, Bamidele Oluwarotimi Omitoyin, Olugbenga Adeniran Ogunwole, Emmanuel Kolawole Ajani, Siyanbola Adewumi Omitoyin,  pp. 104 - 115, online July 9

Agronomic response of soybeans (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) to organic soil and foliar fertilisation in a forest savanna transitory location

Oluwasegun Samuel Jesulana, Victor Idowu Olowe, Olusegun Raphael Adeyemi, Christopher Olu Adejuyigbe, pp. 97 - 103, online June 17

Genetic diversity in Bambara groundnut {Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.}

Nwakuche Chinenye Onwubiko, pp. 89 - 96, online May 18

Genotypic evaluation of cowpea germplasm for salinity tolerance at germination and during seedling growth

Eric Bertrand Kouam, Toscani Ngompe‐Deffo, Honoré Beyegue‐Djonko, Marie Solange Mandou, Asafor Henry Chotangui, Souleymanou Adamou, Christopher Mubeteneh Tankou, pp. 71 - 88, online May 11

Effects of access to livelihood capitals on adoption of European Union (EU) approved pesticides among cocoa‐producing households in Osun State, Nigeria 

Ayodeji Damilola Kehinde, Akeem Abiade Tijani, pp. 57 - 70, online April 26

Examination of sexual dimorphism in New‐Zealand White × Californian rabbits by morphological traits

Emmanuel Abayomi Rotimi, pp. 52 - 56, online April 18

Well‐being of rural households around Ikere‐Gorge dam in Oyo State, Nigeria

Nathaniel Siji Olutegbe, Janice Elaine Olawoye, Olutokunbo Birdies Oyesola, pp. 43 - 51, online March 30

Factors determining adoption of bean quality improvement practices by cocoa farmers in Cross River State, Nigeria

Abdulrazak Kamal Daudu, Felix Olayinka Oladipo, Kayode Samson Balogun, Olabisi Adebowale Awoniyi, Rashid Solagberu Adisa, pp. 32 - 42, online March 30

Dietary supplementation of Vitamin E and selenium on performance and oxidative stability of meat of broiler chickens in a hot climate

Deji Abiodun Ekunseitan, Azeez Olanrewaju Yusuf, Oluwakemi Florence Ekunseitan, Samuel Oluwaseunla Alao, Adesewa Zainab Allinson, pp. 24 - 31, online March 30

Drivers of agricultural productivity: Evidence from transforming economies

Olatokunbo Hammed Osinowo, Esther Toluwatope Tolorunju, Iyabosola Mary Osinowo, pp. 14 - 23, online March 30

Identification and characterisation of single nucleotide polymorphisms in interferon regulatory factor‐5 gene of Nigerian local chickens 

Samuel Olutunde Durosaro, Michael Ohiokhuaobo Ozoje, Ayotunde Olutumininu Adebambo, Okanlawon Mohamed Onagbesan, pp. 1 - 13, online March 30

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